Representative Democracy and Its Limits

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The Political QuarterlyVolume 80, Issue s1 p. S199-S213 Representative Democracy and Its Limits PAUL HIRST, PAUL HIRST (1947–2003) was Professor of Social Theory at Birkbeck College, who made important contributions to pluralist political theory and to the analysis of globalisation. Paul Hirst is Professor of Social Theory at Birkbeck College, University of London. His most recent book is Law, Socialism and Democracy, London, Allen and Unwin, 1986.Search for more papers by this author PAUL HIRST, PAUL HIRST (1947–2003) was Professor of Social Theory at Birkbeck College, who made important contributions to pluralist political theory and to the analysis of globalisation. Paul Hirst is Professor of Social Theory at Birkbeck College, University of London. His most recent book is Law, Socialism and Democracy, London, Allen and Unwin, 1986.Search for more papers by this author First published: 05 April 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-923X.2009.02153.xCitations: 1 Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume80, Issues1September 2009Pages S199-S213 RelatedInformation